Because of the cabinet turmoil, Takahashi Hayato dissolved the House of Representatives and held a snap election, a "political gamble." At this point, when asked about Sino-Japanese relations, Takahashi still complained, claiming that China does not understand her, and hopes to have a direct dialogue with China to clarify things and get her position correctly understood by China.

According to Kyodo News, on January 26, Takahashi and the leaders of six opposition parties attended a debate hosted by the Japan Press Club, discussing foreign affairs, rising prices, and taxation issues.

(Seven Party Leaders' Debate)

The most attention-grabbing part was foreign affairs. When asked about the deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations, she said: "I will consider the possibility of direct dialogue in order for Japan's position to be correctly understood. (My attitude) is very proactive."

In fact, this statement is a complaint against China, blaming it for not understanding her. She hopes to explain the issue through direct dialogue and have China "correctly understand" her position. Her words sound polite, but they reveal a sinister intention to distort facts and remain unrepentant.

It can be seen that even after some time has passed, as Japan continues to worsen, and Chinese countermeasures are making it difficult for Japan, this Japanese prime minister shows no intention of changing her stance and remains stubbornly committed to her position, with unrealistic expectations and confidence in herself.

The dialogue she mentioned is impossible, because China's bottom line is clear. The first step for Takahashi Hayato must be to acknowledge her mistakes and withdraw her remarks on Taiwan. Without the first step, there can be no second.

This is not the first time such a trick has been used. On December 17, 2025, during a press conference, she stated that she would not change her position on Taiwan, and would continue to explain it patiently at all levels to China and the world.

The day before this press conference was the temporary session of the Japanese Diet. During the session,议员广田一 directly criticized her comments on Taiwan, stating that they were the root cause of the tense atmosphere in Japan. For the sake of Japan's development, the Prime Minister should also withdraw her comments on Taiwan.

(Dissolving the House of Representatives on the Day of the Diet Opening)

When the topic touched on Japan's development crisis, she could not avoid it. She responded that she would not retract her comments on Taiwan, but her statements seemed to go beyond the standard answer from the Japanese government, which is worth "reflection."

This is the cunning aspect of this far-right prime minister. She always pretends to be gentle and appears to be seriously considering the questions raised by the members of parliament, but in her wording, she constantly reiterates her belief in being "absolutely correct." As for the so-called reflection, on the surface, it is based on the standard answer of the Japanese government, but what exactly constitutes a standard answer is not defined—it is an ambiguous concept. Moreover, the purpose of reflection is to deal with the members of parliament and to consider how to respond to the negative impact Japan has faced.

However, Takahashi has never wavered in her wrong position on Taiwan.

Compared to that time, Takahashi Hayato's current situation is even more "difficult." Currently, the House of Representatives has been dissolved by her, and the election day is approaching. This battle will directly determine her influence in the Japanese cabinet for a long period ahead.

The reason for dissolving the House of Representatives is widely believed by the Japanese public to be closely related to the Sino-Japanese crisis. Currently, China's countermeasures are continuously increasing, and Japan is struggling to cope. Especially with the policy of prohibiting exports of dual-use items to Japan, which directly hit Japan's vital points. In this context, she is destined to be attacked by the opposition parties in the Diet, which will indirectly affect the public's support for the prime minister.

(The Establishment of the New Japanese Party "Centrist Reform Alliance," Clearly Opposing the LDP)

Additionally, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is currently a minority in the House of Councillors and barely holds a majority in the House of Representatives. Faced with an increasingly divided political landscape between the ruling and opposition parties, if things proceed normally, her influence will gradually be constrained. Therefore, Takahashi chose this gamble-like action. Dissolving the House of Representatives on the day of the Diet opening is the first time in 60 years in Japan.

The opposition parties quickly began to unite, joining forces to counter the ruling party. The Constitutional Democratic Party and the Komeito Party formed a new party called the "Centrist Reform Alliance," vowing to pull Japan back from its current right-wing direction and return it to a normal path.

As Japan faces more crises, Takahashi Hayato remains stubborn and insists on her wrong position on Taiwan, dreaming of China "understanding her." It is evident that such extreme right-wingers cannot distinguish right from wrong and cannot truly consider the people of Japan or its future.

Original: toutiao.com/article/7599933713673241124/

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